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Taeyoon Kim

Taeyoon Kim

Seoul

Summary

Creative and innovative fashion design student with experience in garment development, creative direction, and visual storytelling. Recognized with Best Fashion Designer School Awards in both 10th and 11th grade for advanced runway collections and strong conceptual design. Experienced in directing fashion shows through styling, music selection, makeup concepts, photoshoots, and video production. Inspired by both American and British fashion cultures, bringing versatility in combining different aesthetics, trends, and creative approaches. Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to create immersive and memorable fashion presentations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Fashion Show In High School 2026

Boston, MA
05.2026 - 05.2026
  • Developed a more advanced and creative fashion collection compared to the previous year.
  • Directed the full creative vision of the runway show, including music, styling, makeup, and atmosphere.
  • Led creative direction and organized photoshoots to strengthen the collection’s visual identity.
  • Experimented with stronger concepts, silhouettes, and storytelling

throughout the design process.

  • Collaborated with models, photographers, and peers to produce a

cohesive runway presentation.

Central Saint Martins Fashion Design Short Course

London
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Developed fashion design concepts through sketching and creative research.
  • Explored draping, silhouette, and garment construction techniques.
  • Created mood boards and experimental fashion projects.
  • Improved fashion illustration and portfolio presentation skills.
  • Participated in studio critiques and collaborative discussions.
  • Gained inspiration from London’s fashion culture and contemporary design.

Fashion Show In High School 2025

Boston
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Designed and developed a year-long fashion collection with a strong conceptual narrative.
  • Directed the overall runway presentation, including music, atmosphere, styling, and makeup.
  • Created garments through research, sketching, draping, and experimentation.
  • Coordinated visual storytelling to build an immersive fashion show experience.
  • Collaborated with models and team members to execute the final runway presentation.

TASIS English Summer Camp

London
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Further developed English communication and academic writing skills.
  • Learned the fundamentals of journalism, article writing, and newspaper production.
  • Improved research, interviewing, and storytelling abilities through writing projects.
  • Collaborated with international students in discussions and editorial activities.
  • Strengthened confidence in public speaking, writing, and creative communication.

TASIS English Summer Camp

London
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Improved English communication skills through immersive academic and social experiences.
  • Strengthened speaking, writing, and presentation skills in an international environment.
  • Collaborated with students from diverse cultural backgrounds through group activities and projects.
  • Developed confidence in conversational and academic English.
  • Participated actively in discussions, workshops, and cultural activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Parsons
NYC
05-2030

High School Diploma -

CATS ACADEMY BOSTON
Boston, MA
05-2026

Skills

  • Fashion Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Styling & Visual Storytelling
  • Garment Development
  • Fashion Illustration
  • Photoshoot Direction
  • Trend Research
  • Mood Board Creation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Public Speaking
  • Academic Writing
  • English Communication
  • Journalism & Article Writing
  • Presentation Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management

Accomplishments

  • Received Fashion Designer of the Year Award in high school (2024).
  • Selected as Top 7 out of 150 students in a school-wide art show exhibition.
  • Received Fashion Designer of the Year Award in high school (2025).
  • Accepted to Pratt Institute with a total scholarship award of $80,000.
  • Accepted to School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a total scholarship award of $68,000.
  • Accepted to Parsons School of Design with a total scholarship award of $64,000.
  • Accepted to London College of Fashion Foundation Level 4 Fashion Design program.
  • Accepted to University of the Arts London Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Fashion and Textiles at Central Saint Martins.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Korean
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Fashion Show In High School 2026

05.2026 - 05.2026

Central Saint Martins Fashion Design Short Course

07.2025 - 08.2025

Fashion Show In High School 2025

04.2025 - 04.2025

TASIS English Summer Camp

06.2024 - 07.2024

TASIS English Summer Camp

06.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Parsons

High School Diploma -

CATS ACADEMY BOSTON